Heather Kirkes, fitness and outreach coordinator at the University of Oklahoma, said that running is one of the most popular forms of cardio among college-aged students.
For students who want to take their favorite exercise to a new level, training and running in a half or full marathon can be a rewarding way to do that.
Many college students across the nation take on the challenge every year. Watch below to see two college students’ who are in the process of training for a full marathon.
There are many resources available to students wanting to learn more or get started training for a marathon. Smith stresses that you should make sure you know what you are doing while training, because too much too fast can cause injuries.
Students at OU can check out OK Runner in Norman to get started on the right foot. There are also many resources available online or at your local recreation center.
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